Description
XXL Jasper Breccia Dragon Skull with Rock Crystal – Masterpiece by Yip Shung
This impressive dragon skull of jasper breccia with rock crystal is an exceptional work of art that spectacularly combines craftsmanship, rarity, and natural beauty. Weighing 2.4 kilograms and measuring 11 x 21 x 11 cm, this piece is one of the larger and more impressive gemstone skulls available.
The skull was crafted by the world-renowned master engraver Yip Shung, whose work is internationally regarded as belonging to the absolute pinnacle of gemstone art.
An extinct South African stone type
The material for this skull comes from a now-closed site in South Africa. The mine where this special jasper breccia with rock crystal was extracted closed its doors in 2008, meaning that new material is no longer available today.
As a result, large pieces of this quality have become increasingly rare and particularly sought after by collectors.
Spectacular combination of colors and crystals
The stone displays a beautiful mix of natural jasper structures and transparent to translucent areas of rock crystal. The contrasting patterns give the skull a powerful and almost prehistoric appearance that perfectly suits the dragon theme.
Each side reveals new details, ensuring the object continues to fascinate from every angle.
The power of the dragon
The dragon is one of the most iconic mythical creatures in the world and symbolizes strength, wisdom, protection, and power. In this sculpture, the characteristic forms of a dragon skull have been rendered with great precision, resulting in an impressive and characterful work of art.
World-class craftsmanship
The refined details, perfect proportions, and natural integration of the patterns into the stone clearly demonstrate Yip Shung's exceptional talent. His creations are held in prestigious private collections around the world and are often considered museum-quality artworks.
Features
- Gemstone engraving of a dragon skull
- Material: jasper breccia with rock crystal
- Stone origin: South Africa
- Site closed since 2008
- Engraved by master engraver Yip Shung
- Weight: 2.4 kg
- Dimensions: 11 x 21 x 11 cm
- XXL version
- Beautiful combination of jasper and rock crystal
- Spectacular natural patterns
- High-quality artistic finish
- Museum-worthy collectible quality
- Unique item
- Suitable for top collections of gemstone art and skulls
A rare work of art that can no longer be replaced
This dragon skull combines an extinct South African stone type with the craftsmanship of one of the world's most renowned gemstone engravers. Due to the closed mine, the large size, and the exceptional finish, this is a collector's item that is virtually unmatched. An impressive masterpiece that brings together power, mystique, and natural beauty in one unique work of art.
